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What Are Economic Clusters?

Economic clusters are groups of related businesses and organizations within industry sectors whose collective excellence, collaboration and knowledge base provide a sustainable competitive advantage.

Utah will initially focus on economic clusters with key areas of core competencies that are identified as emerging or mature sectors. Many of the clusters chosen already have the seeds of a commercial and academic base outside of the Wasatch Front and will impact every corner of the state.

Life SciencesLife Sciences
  • Personalized/predictive medicine
    • Genetics & biomarker development
    • Pharma research & clinical services
    • Neuroscience
  • Medical devices & products
  • Microbe biotechnology
  • Environmental & agricultural technology & remediation
  • Cellular systems (nutrition research & infectious diseases)

Software Development & Information TechnologySoftware Development & Information Technology

  • Systems management & security
  • Web services & software applications
  • Wireless technologies
  • Digital media & entertainment technology
  • High-performance computing applications
    • Simulations, images, modeling & algorithms
  • GIS mapping & imaging

AerospaceAerospace

  • Composites & advanced materials
  • Propulsion systems
  • Communications & avionics

Defense and Homeland SecurityDefense and Homeland Security

  • Smart sensors & chemical/biological detection
  • Autonomous systems

Financial ServicesFinancial Services

  • Industrial banks

Energy and Natural ResourcesEnergy and Natural Resources

  • Energy independence
  • Mining & mineral technology
  • Water management

An additional cluster - COMPETITIVE ACCELERATORS - are Utah's key enablers and inherent strengths that augment the advancement of other clusters.

Competitive AcceleratorsCompetitive Accelerators

  • Nanotechnology
  • Advanced manufacturing
  • Logistics & distribution centers
  • Networking infrastructure
  • Quality of life
    • Personal wellness & nutraceuticals
    • Family related products
    • Outdoor recreation